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Nicole Valinote graduated from Syracuse University with a bachelor's degree in Newspaper & Online Journalism in 2019. She has written stories for a number of publications, including Syracuse.com, The Record-Review and KTTC.com.

She previously worked as the social media and digital content manager at KTTC News, the NBC affiliate in Rochester, Minnesota. She joined the Daily Voice team in July of 2021.

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Lane Closure Expected For Stretch Of I-84 In Hudson Valley Lane Closure Expected For Stretch Of I-84 In Hudson Valley
Lane Closure Expected For Stretch Of I-84 In Hudson Valley Officials announced a planned lane closure for a stretch of I-84 in the Hudson Valley. The New York State Department of Transportation said motorists in Dutchess and Putnam counties should expect one lane of I-84 eastbound to close between Exit 50 (Lime Kiln Road) in East Fishkill and Exit 68 (I-684) in Southeast. The lane closure is set to for Monday, Aug. 8 through Friday, Aug. 12, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to facilitate bridge maintenance activities, officials said.

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Bridgeport Tax Return Preparer Sentenced For Filing Fraudulent Returns For Her Clients Bridgeport Tax Return Preparer Sentenced For Filing Fraudulent Returns For Her Clients
Bridgeport Tax Return Preparer Sentenced For Filing Fraudulent Returns For Her Clients A tax return preparer from Fairfield County was sentenced for filing fraudulent tax returns for many of her clients. Torise Baker, age 39, of Bridgeport, was sentenced on Tuesday, Aug. 2, to three months in prison followed by a year of supervised release, according to Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States attorney for the District of Connecticut. She pleaded guilty to one count of aiding and assisting in the preparation and presentation of false and fraudulent income tax returns on March 21, Avery said. According to the announcement, Baker was also ordered to pay $112,956 in resti…

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Fox Found Trapped In Tire Rescued In Connecticut Fox Found Trapped In Tire Rescued In Connecticut
Fox Found Trapped In Tire Rescued In Connecticut Environmental conservation officers in Connecticut rescued a fox after the animal got its head stuck in a tire over the weekend. Officers in the Northwest corner helped free the animal after it became trapped while it was likely chasing a small rodent, according to an announcement from Connecticut State Environmental Conservation Police on Sunday, July 31. Authorities did not share the location where the incident took place. "With the help from the homeowners and a little baby oil, our wardens were able to safely free Mr. Fox," officials reported. "Although I’m sure he was 'tire'd out…

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Man Accused Of Driving Impaired After Vehicle Found Blocking Roadway In New Canaan Man Accused Of Driving Impaired After Vehicle Found Blocking Roadway In New Canaan
Man Accused Of Driving Impaired After Vehicle Found Blocking Roadway In New Canaan A 32-year-old man was accused of driving under the influence after police said his vehicle was found partially blocking a Fairfield County roadway. An officer saw a vehicle parked and partially blocking Lapham Road in New Canaan at about 10:40 p.m. on Saturday, July 30, the New Canaan Police Department reported. Police said the officer spoke to the driver, identified as Jacob Iorfino, of Stamford, and detected signs of impairment. Iorfino was arrested after he was administered a standard field sobriety test, according to the report. He was processed on a charge of illegal operation o…

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Seen Him? Police Search For Man Accused Of Stealing From Port Jefferson ShopRite Seen Him? Police Search For Man Accused Of Stealing From Port Jefferson ShopRite
Seen Him? Police Search For Man Accused Of Stealing From Port Jefferson ShopRite Authorities asked the public for help locating a man who is accused of stealing from a Long Island supermarket. The man stole the merchandise from ShopRite, located at 5145 Nesconset Highway in Port Jefferson, on Sunday, July 24, according to a report from Suffolk County Crime Stoppers on Wednesday, Aug. 3. Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.  Tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-220-TIPS.

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Hawk With Fishing Hook Stuck In Wing Rescued At CT Pond Hawk With Fishing Hook Stuck In Wing Rescued At CT Pond
Hawk With Fishing Hook Stuck In Wing Rescued At CT Pond Authorities rescued a hawk that was found at a Connecticut pond with a fishing hook stuck in its wing. Connecticut State Environmental Conservation Police responded to the pond in Mill Park in the Hartford County town of Newington to help a Cooper's hawk, officials reported on Sunday, July 31. Authorities waded into the water and cut a tree branch and a fishing lure off the wing of the hawk. The hawk was brought to Christine's Critters Inc. in Weston, and was scheduled for an appointment with a veterinarian to remove a fishing hook that was embedded in its wing. The animal is expected to …

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Trio Charged After Handguns Found During Traffic Stop In Roosevelt, Police Report Trio Charged After Handguns Found During Traffic Stop In Roosevelt, Police Report
Trio Charged After Handguns Found During Traffic Stop In Roosevelt, Police Report Three men are facing weapons charges after police reported finding multiple handguns during a traffic stop on Long Island. The incident happened at about 8:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 3, in Roosevelt, the Nassau County Police Department said. Officers saw a 2016 Honda Accord travel south on Wagner Avenue and fail to obey a stop sign at the intersection of East Clinton Avenue, NCPD said. Police pulled the Honda over and recovered three handguns from the car during an investigation, authorities said.  NCPD said the following individuals were arrested without incident: Kaevon Edwards, …

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Grand Opening Set For Brand-New Jersey Mike's Subs Location In Hudson Valley Grand Opening Set For Brand-New Jersey Mike's Subs Location In Hudson Valley
Grand Opening Set For Brand-New Jersey Mike's Subs Location In Hudson Valley Jersey Mike's Subs announced plans for the grand opening of its new sandwich shop in the Hudson Valley. On Wednesday, Aug. 10, the restaurant chain will open a location in Orange County at 444 Route 211 East in Middletown, representatives announced. The grand opening will include a fundraiser through Sunday, Aug. 14, to support Hudson Valley Light It Up Blue For Autism, according to the announcement.  Customers who receive a special fundraising coupon prior to the opening can make a minimum $3 donation in exchange for a regular sub. “I am so very excited to be the general manage…

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'They Do Not Make Good Pets': 9-Year-Old Alligator Surrenders To Suffolk County SPCA 'They Do Not Make Good Pets': 9-Year-Old Alligator Surrenders To Suffolk County SPCA
'They Do Not Make Good Pets': 9-Year-Old Alligator Surrenders To Suffolk County SPCA A 9-year-old alligator named Zachary was turned over to authorities on Long Island by an owner who purchased the reptile in another state. The 5-foot-long American alligator was surrendered to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the Suffolk County SPCA, the SPCA announced on Thursday, Aug. 4. The owner did not have a permit to own the animal in New York and could no longer care for the alligator, the authorities said.  The SPCA said Zachary will be taken to a licensed wildlife sanctuary. "Alligators do not make good pets, are a danger to the public, a…

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Man Extradited To Face Murder Charge In Shooting Of Former North Bellport Neighbor, Police Say Man Extradited To Face Murder Charge In Shooting Of Former North Bellport Neighbor, Police Say
Man Extradited To Face Murder Charge In Shooting Of Former North Bellport Neighbor, Police Say A man is facing a murder charge in the drive-by shooting of a former neighbor on Long Island. Shati Smith, age 28, of North Bellport, was arrested in Newport News, Virginia, on a warrant issued in Suffolk County on Tuesday, June 21, police previously reported. He was extradited to New York on Wednesday, Aug. 3, the Suffolk County Police Department said. Police said Smith was charged with second-degree murder for fatally shooting Lee Houpe, age 28, on Wednesday, June 15. He is accused of driving to Houpe's home, located at 615 Post Ave. in North Bellport, and shooting Houpe at about 1:45 p…

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